Police news

Published 4:00 am, Sunday, May 11, 2014

Isabella County burglary ring busted

A joint investigation has led to felony charges against a group of people accused of being involved in a burglary ring operated in northern Isabella County.

Michigan State Police at the Mount Pleasant Post report the investigation began in late 2013 when troopers and Isabella County sheriff’s deputies noticed a series of break-ins in the northwest area of Isabella County, many with similarities in the methods of operation. Stolen were firearms, televisions, electronics and all-terrain vehicles.

After comparing notes, officials began investigating and identified six suspects believed to be responsible for more than a dozen break-ins.

Investigators arrested Frederick Qualls, Jeremy Qualls, Scott Fedewa, and Warren Neighorn, all of Weidman; Lonnell Smith of Detroit; and William Larue of Dearborn. Larue is an absconder from parole from the Michigan Department of Corrections. Each of the suspects faces multiple counts of home invasion, breaking and entering with the intent to steal, larceny and conspiracy.

Also assisting in the investigation were the Michigan State Police Metro Post, Michigan State Police Second District Fugitive Investigation Strike Team, Michigan State Police Canine Team, Detroit Violent Crimes Task Force, Clare County Sheriff Department, Oakland County Sheriff Department, Oakland County Auto Theft Task Force and the Sherman Township Marshal.

Mt. Pleasant police seek

suspect in graffiti case

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits in a case of graffiti found around the city.

Officers have responded to numerous complaints of graffiti throughout the city over the last few days, a media release states. It is believed the cases are connected due to the same colors and designs of the graffiti, as well as the proximity.

Damage is set at more than several thousand dollars.

Anyone with information is asked to call Isabella County Central Dispatch at (989) 773-1000, or the tip line at (989) 779-9111.